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A Modest Proposal

Peacemaking

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undamental principles upon which peace is based intoday’s world be replaced by an altogether di erentone, namely, the realization that true and lasting peace among nations cannot consist in the possessiono an equal supply o armaments but only in mutualtrust.”

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his is a chickenand this is how they act,

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An Uncommon Purse

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“We drive everywhere in cars, heatand cool our houses, buy every-thing wrapped in plastic, and playvideo games. In essence, we haveisolated ourselves rom nature.”

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6 Ch h B C h W Lent 20

House Notes J h A mf

Community

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ell them I love them, tell them I careell them don’t worry, or I will be there

Jesus, my Savior, died on the crosso bring salvation to all that are lost

ell them don’t worry, and have yea no earI’m here to save you, all that come near

ell them I love them, just whisper my nameell them I wash out all shame

ell them I hung here, it was not done in vainell them I love them, tell them I care

ell them I’m Jesus, I’ll always be here

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8 Ch h B C h W Lent 20

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11How To Help

HouseNeedsCo ee, Sugar, Creamer

Vinegar (gallon size or cleaning)

Baking Soda

Dish Soap

Toilet Paper

Milk, Eggs, Butter

Black Beans

Salt & Pepper Shakers

Folding Tables (standard size)

Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Trailer (fat bed)

Bike trailers

Old candles

Bicycles

ShowerNeedsTennis Shoes (men’s & women’s)

Jeans & Belts(men’s 3 -34, women’s 4-6, 6- 8)

Men’s Underwear (size 32-38)

Women’s Panties (esp. 4-7)

Bras

Shampoo & Conditioner

Deodorant & Razors

Tube Socks

Foot PowderToothpaste & Brushes

Tampons

Ibupro en & Tylenol

Laundry Soap (high efciency)

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